Commercial Pilots Salary in the Industry of Spectator Sports

The salary statistics and trend of commercial pilots in the industry of spectator sports are shown in the following tables and chart. In Table 3 we compare commercial pilots salaries in different industries within the arts, entertainment, and recreation sector.

Table 1. Average Annual Salary

Percentile BracketAverage Annual Salary
10th Percentile Wage
$41,700
25th Percentile Wage
$56,320
50th Percentile Wage
$87,580
75th Percentile Wage
$116,770
90th Percentile Wage
$136,510

Table 1 shows the average annual salaries for commercial pilots in the industry of spectator sports. The salaries are shown in 5 percentile scales. The average annual salary for the 90th percentile (the top 10 percent of the highest paid) commercial pilots is $136,510. The median annual salary (50th percentile) is $87,580. The average annual salary for the bottom 10 percent commercial pilots is $41,700.

Salary Trend (2012 to 2017)

The table and chart below show the trend of the median salary of commercial pilots in the industry of Spectator Sports from 2012 to 2017.

YearMedian SalaryYearly Growth5-Year Growth
2017
$87,580
-8.84% 4.00%
2016
$95,320
1.87% -
2015
$93,540
1.29% -
2014
$92,330
4.43% -
2013
$88,240
4.71% -
2012
$84,080
- -

Table 3. Compare Commercial Pilots Salary in Different Industries within the Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation Sector

The average salaries of commercial pilots in four industries within the arts, entertainment, and recreation sector are shown in Table 3. For salary information of commercial pilots in a specific industry, use the links in the table.

Industry Median Annual Salary
Performing Arts, Spectator Sports, and Related Industries
$89,000
Spectator Sports
$87,580
Amusement, Gambling, and Recreation Industries
$43,770
Other Amusement and Recreation Industries
$37,840

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